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Senior Software Engineer

Sony Interactive Entertainment
paid time off, 401(k)
United States, California, San Mateo
Apr 21, 2025
Why PlayStation? PlayStation isn't just the Best Place to Play - it's also the Best Place to Work. Today, we're recognized as a global leader in entertainment producing The PlayStation family of products and services including PlayStation5, PlayStation4, PlayStationVR, PlayStationPlus, acclaimed PlayStation software titles from PlayStation Studios, and more. PlayStation also strives to create an inclusive environment that empowers employees and embraces diversity. We welcome and encourage everyone who has a passion and curiosity for innovation, technology, and play to explore our open positions and join our growing global team. The PlayStation brand falls under Sony Interactive Entertainment, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation. Job Description: Are you the type of person who gets excited about pioneering progressive web technologies? Do you see challenges as opportunities to innovate and express your creativity? Do you thrive in a collaborative environment where your ideas can make a real impact? Do you enjoy mentoring others while driving technical excellence? We are looking for a Senior Frontend Engineer who will play a critical role in transforming our web application with modern approaches like Progressive Web Apps (PWA). You will be part of an engineering team pushing the boundaries of web technology to create exceptional user experiences that combine performance, reliability, and engaging features. Responsibilities: Develop, test, and document JavaScript-based business-critical web features with a focus on implementing PWA capabilities Work with Product Owners and Product Managers to understand feature requirements, gather technical requirements, and develop new features in our web applications Work independently and mentor junior engineers on your team Own applications or libraries, and define and deliver evaluation criteria for testability, scalability, and performance Passionate about Quality and strives to improve processes, proposes standard methodologies and drives their usage within the teams Write unit tests and component tests for features with key characteristics of stability and maintainability which prevent regressions in the product code Work quickly and effectively in a fast-paced ever-evolving environment Work with other team members by reviewing and giving feedback on pull requests and design plans Drive innovation through implementation of modern web technologies like PWAs, offline capabilities, and performance optimization techniques Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, or at least three years of proven experience in lieu of a degree Excellent programming skills in JavaScript/TypeScript and modern frontend frameworks like React Experience with state management solutions such as Redux, Context API, or Zustand Strong understanding of PWA architecture and implementation (service workers, offline capabilities, installability) Experience with modern build tools like Webpack, Vite, or NX Proficiency in responsive design and CSS methodologies (CSS Modules, Styled Components, Tailwind) Experience optimizing web applications for performance across devices Knowledge of frontend testing frameworks such as Jest, React Testing Library, or Cypress Experience with RESTful APIs and/or GraphQL Experience with CI/CD pipelines and deployment strategies A sense of ownership and pride in your work Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate across teams 8+ years of professional experience building complex web applications Experience mentoring junior engineers and providing technical leadership Preferred Qualifications: Experience with Next.js, Remix, or similar meta-frameworks Knowledge of web accessibility standards and implementation Experience with web analytics and performance monitoring tools Background in UX/UI design or close collaboration with design teams Experience with cross-platform development using React Native or similar technologies Contributions to open-source projects or technical blogs Experience leading frontend architecture decisions at a company-wide level Equal Opportunity Statement: Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, legally protected physical or mental disability, covered veteran status, status in the U.S. uniformed services, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or membership in any other legally protected category. We also understand that you may not apply for a job unless you meet every listed qualification. If you think you might be a good fit, but aren't sure if you "check every box", please apply anyway. We know that dedicated and proficient team members come from diverse sets of backgrounds that may seem "non-standard" - and we encourage that! We also provide an excellent mentorship program to help level up those skills by pairing you up with someone who can help you reach your goals. If you're ready for something new, a chance to be challenged, to learn, and grow, we want to hear from you! Come join us in bringing the happiness of PlayStation to our fans. #LI-AT1 *Please refer to ourCandidate Privacy Noticefor more information about how we process your personal information, and your data protection rights.* At SIE, we consider several factors when setting each role's base pay range, including the competitive benchmarking data for the market and geographic location. Please note that the base pay range may vary in line with our hybrid working policy and individual base pay will be determined based on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location. In addition, this role is eligible for SIE's top-tier benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, matching 401(k), paid time off, wellness program and coveted employee discounts for Sony products. This role also may be eligible for a bonus package. Clickhere to learn more. The estimated base pay range for this role is listed below. $187,700 — $281,500 USD Equal Opportunity Statement: Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender (including gender identity, gender expression and gender reassignment), race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, disability, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy, maternity or parental status, trade union membership or membership in any other legally protected category. We strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees and embrace diversity. We encourage everyone to respond. PlayStation is a Fair Chance employer and qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment.